Privacy Policy

1. Data We Collect

• Required: name, email, password (hashed).
• If Writer: profile photo/logo, address/location, phone number.
• Optional: DOB, alternate emails, alternate phone numbers, social links.
• System Data: IP address, country, browser/device info.

2. Purpose

• Provide login and account access.
• Allow publication & reading of articles.
• Maintain security, prevent spam.
• Provide analytics to writers (views, likes, comments).
• Legal compliance.

3. Consent & Rights

• Users provide consent at registration.
• Users can withdraw consent and delete accounts.
• Users can request correction or erasure of data.

4. Retention

• Active accounts → data retained.
• Deleted accounts → anonymized/deleted within 6 months.
• Security logs retained up to 24 months.

5. Sharing

• No sale of data.
• Shared only with hosting/email/analytics providers or government when required by law.

6. Cookies

We use minimal cookies for login sessions.

Google AdSense ads are displayed, and Google may collect data to personalize ads.

7. Security

• Passwords hashed (bcrypt/argon2).
• Access limited to authorized personnel.
• Regular security audits.

8. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies to provide login sessions and improve your experience.

Google AdSense uses cookies to display personalized ads.

9. Contact

For privacy inquiries: